You have pointed me to a post which reads:
"French built houses using stone to last for long time. I guess French quarter will survive the exposure to water."
I'm guessing that's not the one you wanted.
You are guessing correctly. I expected you to read the article which percipitated the thread not just an isolated post. Maybe this direct link will help.
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001051313